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Vintage Earrings

Cartier

Composed of transitional cut diamonds set in gold hoop earclips.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier </a>with serial number and French maker's mark for <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier </a>Joaillerie International</li><li>French hallmarks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 12.64 grams</li><li>Diameter ⅞ inch</li><li>Accompanied by a signed pouch</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Hoop Earclips

Centering an emerald cut tourmaline and accented by single cut diamonds.<ul><li>Tourmalines weighing a total of approximately 3.95 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat</li><li>Platinum</li><li>Total weight 13.46 grams</li><li>Length ⅞ inch, width ½ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Platinum, Tourmaline and Diamond Earclips

Angela Cummings 

Composed of carved mother-of-pearl in a floral design, accented by yellow gold with a high polish finish.<ul><li>Signed Angela Cummings</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 42.70 grams</li><li>Length 2 inches, width 1¼ inches</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Mother of Pearl Earclips

Composed of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ruby</a>, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sapphire</a> and <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/emerald" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emerald </a>cabochons, accented by baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.10 carats</li><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rubies</a> weighing a total of approximately 2.40 carats</li><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sapphires</a> weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carat</li><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/emerald" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emeralds</a> weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carat</li><li>18 karat white gold</li><li>Circa 1960s</li><li>Total weight 24.60 grams</li><li>Diameter 1¼ inches</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage White Gold, Diamond and Multigem Earclips

<ul><li>Chacune retenant une perle de culture, surmontée de trois diamants taille brillant</li><li>Longueur 25 mm environ</li><li>Poinçons français d'import pour l'or 18K (750°/00)</li><li>Poids brut total 9.74 g</li><li>Fermoirs Alpa</li></ul> <ul><li>Each suspending a cultured pearl, surmounted by three brilliant cut diamonds</li><li>Length 25 mm approximately</li><li>French import assay marks for 18 carat gold</li><li>Total gross weight 9.74 grams</li><li>Alpa clasps</li></ul>

Paire de boucles d'oreilles perle de culture et diamants | Pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings

Centering a pear shaped amethyst, accented by round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Amethyst weighing a total of approximately 1.30 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.80 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a></li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 20.65 grams</li><li>Length ¾ inch, width ⅝ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels

Composed of round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.80 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VCA </a>with serial number</li><li>French maker's mark and French hallmarks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1980s</li><li>Total weight 13.00 grams</li><li>Length 1⅛ inches, width ⅝ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Leaf Earclips

Of floral design, set with pear shaped Burmese <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rubies</a>, accented by single, old mine, and round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Burmese <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rubies</a> weighing a total of approximately 3.50 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.75 carats</li><li>Platinum and 14 karat white gold clipbacks</li><li>Total weight 18.98 grams</li><li>Length 1 inch, width ¾ inch</li><li>Accomapnied by GIA report no. 1232511869, dated 24 February 2025, stating that the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rubies</a> are of Burma (Myanmar) origin and show No Indications of Heating</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Platinum, White Gold, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earclips

Featuring scrolling foliate vine motif, set with circular european cut, transitional cut and single cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 12.00 carats</li><li>Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold plated</li><li>Circa 1950s</li><li>Total weight 24.40 grams</li><li>Length 1½ inches, width ¾ inch</li><li>Fitted with posts</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Platinum, Gold and Diamond Foliate Earclips

Designed as a cornucopia filled with flowers, set with round shaped <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sapphires</a> and diamonds.<ul><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sapphires</a> weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.35 carat</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and rose gold</li><li>Total weight 10.26 grams</li><li>Length 1⅛ inches, width 9⁄16 inch</li><li>Fitted with posts</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Gold, Rose Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Cornucopia Floral Earclips

Design as articulated flower, set with round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette cut diamonds.<ul><li>Round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.65 carats</li><li>Baguette cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.90 carat</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Van Cleef &amp; Arpels</a> N.Y., with serial numbers</li><li>Platinum</li><li>Circa 1950s</li><li>Total weight 21.20 grams</li><li>Length 1⅓ inches, width 7⁄10 inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Flower Earclips

Tiffany & Co.

Composed of round shaped coral cabochons, accented by round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Coral cabochons measuring 15.70 mm</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.30 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/tiffany-&amp;-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiffany &amp; Co.</a></li><li>18 karat yellow and white gold</li><li>Total weight 32.70 grams</li><li>Diameter 1 inch</li><li>Fitted with posts</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, White Gold, Coral and Diamond Earclips

Featuring a swirl design, centering with a pear cut diamond, set with round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.50 carats</li><li>Platinum</li><li>Total weight 15.71 grams</li><li>Length 1 1⁄5 inches, width 15⁄16 inch</li><li>Fitted with posts</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Earclips

Centering an oval shaped <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ruby </a>cabochon and accented by transitional cut diamonds.<ul><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ruby</a> cabochons measuring 6.50 x 5.00 mm</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carat</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> Paris</li><li>French hallmarks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and platinum</li><li>Total weight 14.76 grams</li><li>Length 1½ inches, width ¾ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Leaf Earclips

Composed of gold with a hammered texture finish.<ul><li>Signed<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/tiffany-&amp;-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Tiffany &amp; Co</a>. 1980</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1980</li><li>Total weight 21.10 grams</li><li>Length ⅞ inch, width ¾ inch</li></ul>

Vintage Gold Textured Earclips

Tabbah

Composed of emerald cut aquamarine, accented by inlaid black onyx, and enhanced by round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Aquamarines weighing a total of approximately 22.00 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats</li><li>Signed Tabbah</li><li>French hallmarks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1980s</li><li>Total weight 22.50 grams</li><li>Length 1 inch, width ⅞ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Aquamarine, Onyx and Diamond Earclips

Composed of fine openwork in gold, accented by transitional cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.60 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Van Cleef &amp; Arpels</a> NY with serial number</li><li>18 karat gold; 14 karat gold clipbacks</li><li>Total weight 14.75 grams</li><li>Diameter 1⅛</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Dentelle Earclips

Featuring oval shaped cabochon cut turquoises, accented by round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Turquoises measure 18mm x 13mm</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.25 carats</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and white gold</li><li>Total weight 22.57 grams</li><li>Length 1¼ inches, width ⅘ inch</li><li>&nbsp;Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li><li>Accompanied by GIA report no.5231360797, dated 13 August 2024, stating that the 1 turquoise tested at random is natural with no indications of treatment</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Earclips

Featuring a cushion shaped Zambian <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/emerald" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emerald</a> on each surrounded by 2 circles of round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended with detachable pendants set with cushion shaped Zambian emeralds adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds and 4 marquise cut diamonds.<ul><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/emerald" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emeralds</a> weighing 2.54 carats, 2.41 carats, 2.13 carats and 2.13 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 13.00 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/tiffany-&amp;-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiffany &amp; Co.</a></li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1970s</li><li>Total weight 28.30 grams</li><li>Length 1¾ inches, top width ¾ inch, bottom width ⅞ inch</li><li>Accompanied by original brand box</li><li>Accompanied by GIA report no.6255799127, dated 18 May 2017, stating that the 2.54 carat natural emerald originate from Zambia with No Indications of Clarity Enhancement</li><li>Accompanied by GIA report no.6251454893, dated 20 April 2017, stating that the 2.41 carat natural emerald originate from Zambia with Minor Clarity Enhancement</li><li>Accompanied by GIA report no.5253799256, dated 18 May 2017, stating that the 2.13 carat natural emerald originate from Zambia with no indications of Clarity Enhancement</li><li>Accompanied by GIA report no.1257799204, dated 18 May 2017, stating that the 2.13 carat natural emerald originate from Zambia with no indications of Clarity Enhancement</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, 9.21ctw Zambian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings

Chanel

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry?creators=Chanel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chanel</a> Vintage Gold Metal and Black Woven Chain Pearl Drop Hoop Earrings, 1990s<ul><li>These earrings have clip backs</li><li>Includes box</li><li>Please allow up to 5-7 business days for estimated shipping</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Gold Metal and Black Woven Chain Pearl Drop Hoop Earrings, 1990s

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry?creators=Chanel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chanel</a> Vintage Gold Metal and Black Woven Square CC Logo Chain Framed Giant Stud Earrings, 1991<ul><li>These earrings have clip backs</li><li>Please allow up to 5-7 business days for estimated shipping</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

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Vintage Gold Metal and Black Woven Square CC Logo Chain Framed Giant Stud Earrings, 1991

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry?creators=Chanel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chanel</a> Vintage Giant Mother of Pearl and Black Woven Large Disc Stud Earrings, 1980s<ul><li>These earrings have clip backs</li><li>Please allow up to 5-7 business days for estimated shipping</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Giant Mother of Pearl and Black Woven Large Disc Stud Earrings, 1980s

Bvlgari

Each featuring an oval shaped cabochon cut <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sapphire</a>, adorned with petal motifs set with circular cut emeralds and diamonds.<ul><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sapphires</a> weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.40 carats</li><li>Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 1.25 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/bvlgari" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bvlgari</a></li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1970s</li><li>Total weight 25.52 grams</li><li>Length 1⅛ inches, width 1⅛ inches</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li><li>Accompanied by GIA report no.2231509282, 04 March 2025, stating that 2 natural sapphires originate from Sri Lanka have no indications of heating treatment</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Earclips

Featuring an organic, openwork design with a high polish finish.<ul><li>Signed Cummings</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1987</li><li>Total weight 17.01 grams</li><li>Length 1¼ inches, width ⅝ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold Earclips

Composed of gold, platinum and round brilliant cut diamonds in an open circle design.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.20 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/tiffany-&amp;-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiffany &amp; Co.</a>, Cummings</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and platinum</li><li>Circa 1982</li><li>Total weight 18.50 grams</li><li>Length 1 inch, width 1 inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Platinum and Diamond Earclips

David Webb

Of bombé design, composed of textured yellow gold with a high polish finish and accented by round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.40 carats</li><li>Signed Webb</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1960s</li><li>Total weight 28.55 grams</li><li>Length 1 inch, width ⅞ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Bombé Earclips

Designed as a pair of puffy hearts, one side in yellow gold and the other contrasting in stainless steel.<ul><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/bvlgari" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bvlagri</a></li><li>Italian registry marks</li><li>Maker's mark</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel</li><li>Circa 1980</li><li>Total weight 2.70 grams</li><li>Diameter ⅘ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Stainless Steel Puffy Heart Earclips

Designed as an oval shaped hoop earrings, set with round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.20 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Van Cleef &amp; Arpels</a>, with serial numbers</li><li>French assay marks</li><li>Maker's mark</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1980</li><li>Total weight 10.70 grams</li><li>Length 1 inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings

Centered with a cluster of 7 cabochon cut turquoise, surrounded by gold spiked motifs set with round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.35 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a></li><li>Marked Paris France</li><li>Maker's mark</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and platinum</li><li>Total weight 18.02 grams</li><li>Diameter 1 1⁄16 inches</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Platinum, Turquoise and Diamond Earclips

Featuring 4 oval shaped sapphire cabochon on each, set with round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.65 carat</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Van Cleef &amp; Arpels</a>, with serial numbers</li><li>Hallmarks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 14.02 grams</li><li>Length 15⁄16 inch, width ⅝ inch</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Earclips

Composed of yellow gold with a high poish finish in the shape of a stylized snake.<ul><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/tiffany-&amp;-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiffany &amp; Co.</a> Elsa Peretti, Spain</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1980s</li><li>Total weight 15.09 grams</li><li>Length 2 inches, width ½ inch</li></ul>

Vintage Gold Snake Earrings

Composed of high polish gold.<ul><li>Signed Webb</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 25.91 grams</li><li>Length 1 inch, width ⅞ inch</li></ul>

Composed of pear and marquise cut diamonds, accented by carved <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rubies</a>.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.40 carats</li><li>Signed Webb</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 16.94 grams</li><li>Diameter ⅞ inch</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Ruby and Diamond Earclips

Of a floral design, set with round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 12.00 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VCA</a>, with serial numbers</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1960s</li><li>Total weight 21.20 grams</li><li>Diameter 1⅛ inches</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Earclips

Of the Pyramid collection.<ul><li>Signed Bvlgari</li><li>Italian registry marks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 26.40 grams</li><li>Length ⅘ inch</li><li>Fitted with ear posts</li></ul>

Vintage Gold Pyramid Earclips

Buccellati

Composed of sterling silver with an engraved ornamental finish, completed by yellow gold earclips.<ul><li>Silver and 18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Signed Buccellati with serial number</li><li>Total weight 24.36 grams</li><li>Length 1¼ inches, width 1⅛ inches</li></ul>

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